QUÉ ES EL CONTOURING Y CÓMO HACERLO: TUTORIAL

Crea un cutis impecable y esculpido con el contorneado. Con esta guía, descubrirás cómo contornear, los elementos esenciales del contorneado y más referencias para mejorar tus conocimientos al respecto.

¿QUÉ ES EL CONTORNEADO?

El contorneado se ha convertido en una gran tendencia a lo largo de estos últimos años, pero, como siempre dice Charlotte, «es un secreto que las estrellas de la gran pantalla guardaban desde hace mucho tiempo».

Hacer un buen contorneado y jugar con las luces y las sombras puede ayudar a remodelar, redimensionar, realzar y definir el aspecto de la estructura facial por completo. En teoría, los lugares donde apliques un producto más claro y brillante destacarán y parecerán más prominentes, y los lugares donde apliques una sombra o un tono más oscuro de contorno te darán más profundidad y definición.

Saber cómo contornear correctamente el rostro es la clave de cualquier look de maquillaje MÁGICO, ya que un contorneado demasiado intenso, o en zonas que no lo necesitan, puede tener el efecto contrario al deseado. Por ejemplo, si el contorneado es demasiado intenso en una persona con una forma de cara alargada y unos pómulos ya elevados de por sí, podría hacer que el rostro pareciera demasiado hundido, envejecido o demacrado.

CONSEJOS PROFESIONALES DE CHARLOTTE

• Hazlo después de aplicar una ligera capa de Airbrush Flawless Finish Micro-Powder para lograr una adherencia perfecta
• Aplica el tono «Sculpt» con la brocha de maquillaje Powder & Sculpt en los contornos de las mejillas, en las sienes, en la línea de la mandíbula, en los laterales y en la punta de la nariz. ¡No dejes de mezclar, mezclar y mezclar!
• Aplica el tono «Highlight» en la parte superior de los pómulos, por el centro de la nariz, en el arco de cupido del labio y en el hueso orbital para una cálida luminosidad.

CÓMO USAR EL CONTORNO LÍQUIDO

How To Contour Your Face: More FAQs

DO I CONTOUR BEFORE OR AFTER FOUNDATION?

Contouring generally comes after foundation, allowing you to perfect the look of your complexion with foundation and concealer before sculpting and chiselling with cream contour. However, some makeup artists prefer to contour before foundation to enhance the look of bone structure and set the framework for their makeup look – this technique is known as underpainting. For makeup beginners, I would suggest contouring after foundation then cleaning up any makeup mistakes with concealer. The choice is yours, darlings!

Discover the correct order of makeup steps

IS CONTOURING STILL POPULAR IN THE 2020s?

Yes – Contouring reached a fever pitch in the 2010s, taking over social media and becoming a driving force in makeup virality! Images of makeup lovers with lines and dots over their faces circulated far and wide, and everyone was talking about the new makeup technique on the scene. The truth is though, darlings, contouring has been a part of makeup artistry for decades! It continues to be a timeless trick for sculpting and shaping the look of every face from red carpets to fashion editorials. While the contouring craze of the 2010s has taken a backseat in the 2020s, contouring continues to be a key aspect of makeup artistry and always has a time and place.

WHAT IS BRONTOURING?

Brontouring is a makeup technique where bronzer is applied in the same areas you would apply a classic contour. There is a difference between bronzer and contour, darlings, but bronzer can be used as a substitute when a look doesn’t call for the transformative effects of contouring. The purpose of contouring is to sculpt the look of your face, whereas bronzer is designed to add warmth; some people gravitate towards bronzer instead of contour because of the lifting, sunshine that it has. The finish of a bronzer is brighter than a contour and creates a less convincing shadow effect, however, this can be preferable for those that want a softer makeup look and are looking to add a little more dimension by brontouring.

Learn more about the differences between bronzer and contour

HOW TO CONTOUR WITH BRONZER

Sculpt and bronze in one step by applying bronzer in the same manner you would contour. Choose your perfect shade of Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer or AIRbrush Bronzer, then apply to the cheekbones, nose, forehead, jawline, and crease to softly sculpt the look of your complexion. To brontour, you should apply bronzer more strategically; rather than bronzing wherever the sun would naturally hit, keep in mind the areas of your bone structure that you are looking to shade.

Darlings, contouring can be quick and easy! Now that you know how to contour your face, you can sculpt, shape, chisel, and lift the look of your complexion, just like that! Contouring isn’t only for makeup artists, darlings… With my 7 SCULPTING SHADES of Hollywood Contour Wand, everyone, everywhere can carve out their facial features, contouring just like a makeup artist.

Remember darlings, for your best face contour, reach for cool-toned contour products that create seamless-looking shadows, and always use the correct contour placement for your face shape!